Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

The logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is seen at the company's plant on January 16, 2008, in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future. Nokia said in a statement that the factory employed 2,300 workers and that production would be transferred to more competitive factories in Europe. Bochum lies in the Ruhr valley, an economically depressed region that has lost its historic mining and steelmaking industries.

The logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is seen at the company's plant on January 16, 2008, in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future. Nokia said in a statement that the factory employed 2,300 workers and that production would be transferred to more competitive factories in Europe. Bochum lies in the Ruhr valley, an economically depressed region that has lost its historic mining and steelmaking industries.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A sign is pictured in front of a wall which is painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A sign is pictured in front of a wall which is painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A female worker of Finnland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia cries during a demonstration on January 16, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future. Nokia said in a statement, that the factory, employed 2,300 workers, and the production would be transferred to more competitive factories in Europe. Bochum lies in the Ruhr valley, an economically depressed region that has lost its historic mining and steelmaking industries.

A female worker of Finnland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia cries during a demonstration on January 16, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future. Nokia said in a statement, that the factory, employed 2,300 workers, and the production would be transferred to more competitive factories in Europe. Bochum lies in the Ruhr valley, an economically depressed region that has lost its historic mining and steelmaking industries.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A female worker of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia criesduring a demonstration on January 16, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future. Nokia said in a statement, that the factory, employed 2,300 workers, and the production would be transferred to more competitive factories in Europe. Bochum lies in the Ruhr valley, an economically depressed region that has lost its historic mining and steelmaking industries.

A female worker of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia criesduring a demonstration on January 16, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future. Nokia said in a statement, that the factory, employed 2,300 workers, and the production would be transferred to more competitive factories in Europe. Bochum lies in the Ruhr valley, an economically depressed region that has lost its historic mining and steelmaking industries.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A sign is pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A sign is pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A sign is pictured in front of a wall, painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A sign is pictured in front of a wall, painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A house wall is seen, painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A house wall is seen, painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

Flags are pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

Flags are pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A locked fence is pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A locked fence is pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A wall is seen, painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A wall is seen, painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A wall is seen, painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A wall is seen, painted with the logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A sign pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A sign pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A red traffic light is seen in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A red traffic light is seen in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

A sign is pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

A sign is pictured in front of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia company's plant on January 18, 2008 in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

NOKIA Plans To Close Its Production Plant In Bochum

Patrik Stollarz

Workers of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia demonstrate with flags of SPD in front of the company's plant on January 17, 2008, in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

Workers of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia demonstrate with flags of SPD in front of the company's plant on January 17, 2008, in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future.

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The logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is seen at the... News PhotoBochum,Business,Corporate Business,Economy,Finland,Germany,Manufacturing,Merchandise,Mobile Phone,Nokia,Sign,Technology,Wireless TechnologyPhotographer Patrik StollarzCollection: Getty Images News 2008 Getty ImagesBOCHUM, GERMANY - JANUARY 16: The logo of Finland's mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is seen at the company's plant on January 16, 2008, in Bochum, Germany. A confederation of German unions warned that the decision by Nokia to close its plant in Bochum threatened the region's economic future. Nokia said in a statement that the factory employed 2,300 workers and that production would be transferred to more competitive factories in Europe. Bochum lies in the Ruhr valley, an economically depressed region that has lost its historic mining and steelmaking industries. (Photo by Patrik Stollarz/Getty Images)